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KR55 HJF

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

150,858 mi
Last recorded150,858 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 HJF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 150,858 miles

offside rear brake has a slight bind. A strip down and inspection is advised.

Fail 11 Dec 2014 150,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear brake has a slight bind. A strip down and inspection is advised.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 136,996 miles

Bulb failure light is on!!

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 136,996 miles

Bulb failure light is on!!

Fail 11 Jan 2013 122,490 miles

Both center and rear exhaust hangers starting to rust through

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 122,490 miles

Both center and rear exhaust hangers starting to rust through

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 102,918 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 102,918 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 84,137 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 63,806 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 63,806 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 46,050 miles

Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,050 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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KR55 HJF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2005 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 80,840 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR55 HJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KR55 HJF?

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What year was KR55 HJF registered?

KR55 HJF is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is KR55 HJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 HJF shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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